Career Opportunity:
As a member of the Madsen Group, Madsen Controls & Engineering represents Woodward, Testo, Basler Electric and other top-tier brands for Western Canada. We provide sales and service of electronic and hydraulic governors and control systems for steam & gas turbines in a variety of applications. Madsen also provides custom power management solutions and protection systems to end-users. We are a 40+ year old company with offices across Canada so this will be a great opportunity for the right individual. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, competitive wages and a great working environment.
We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Designer/Drafter - Electrical within our Engineering Team in our Edmonton office. Reporting to the Engineer department manager, the successful candidate will be accountable for creating and designing electrical and controls drawings for control system panel building and system retrofit / upgrades.
The successful candidate will become a crucial part of designing power generation, power management , engine and turbine related projects primarily across Western Canada. Location requires working out of our Edmonton Alberta office full time on a Monday to Friday schedule.
Having direct knowledge of Diesel/gas engine and power generation control systems would be desired as your main role would be supporting Woodward controls within Canada. Experience in AutoCad / AutoCad Electric and ability to interpret and design control system upgrade drawings would be a core requirement. Knowledge pertaining to control systems specializing in either steam turbines or gas turbines, experience in either Woodward, GE, Siemens, Solar Turbines or PLC based turbine control systems would be beneficial.
Core Accountabilities:
- Prepare detailed drawings on a variety of engineering projects using Autodesk Software packages including AutoCAD Electrical .
- 2D Electrical Drawings:
- Single Line Diagrams
- Template Creation
- Equipment Layouts
- Instrumentation Layouts
- Raceway Layouts
- Distribution Cabinets
- Control Cabinets
- Misc. Details
- Schematics:
- PIDs
- Control Power
- PLC IO Diagrams
- Loop Drawings
- Control Network Architecture
- Schedules
- Panels
- Cable
- Conduit
- Equipment
- Instrumentation
- Bill of Materials
- Provide technical support to Engineers and Project Managers.
- Preparation of work packages for teams and clients.
- Provide drafting, design, and coordination within the engineering department.
- Possibly assist in Electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Graduate of a technical institute in electrical systems
- Professional training in drafting
- Professional drafting (designing) experience would be an asset
- Proficiency with Autodesk is required (Microstation or Solidworks expertise is an asset but not required)
- Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a dynamic work environment
- Excellent time management skills with a strong attention to detail
- Professional team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- A positive, “can-do” attitude and client focused approach
- Any of the following skills would be considered an asset:
- Experience with 2D modelling of electrical components in a manufacturing setting
- Experience with electrical system testing/commissioning
- Experience with protection relays and associated software
- Experience with ETAP, SKM or EASYPOWER software (beneficial)
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD or Overhead Design software (beneficial)
- Experience with Controls and Instrumentation Design
Our employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes extensive health & dental coverage, Group RRSP program.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
***Applicants must currently reside in Canada and be legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship. This position is not eligible for LMIA sponsorship, work permit sponsorship, or immigration assistance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $34.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you a current resident of Canada
Experience:
- Autocad Electrical: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
